“I was born in South East London, and lived in the suburbs of Kent. I Joined the army when I was 21 and came out when I was 28. I always used to come down the west country for holidays, so I’ve always had a love for it. I spent 6 and a half years in the army, and saw a lot. Nearly got eaten by a pride of lions, It was one of the many times God’s come into my life. I got a 5 and a half year prison sentence for the importation of drugs from Jamaica, again God found me there. Didn’t get into too much trouble while I was in jail. then I come out and I get back into drugs again. Thats when God sent Norman. He said I should come down to church, and I said nah, the don’t want me up there. But they did, and I’ve loved it ever since. I’ve been surfing for thirty years. Down here I was part of this hedonistic crew of surfers… I went out surfing with a couple of good guys, big wave surfers, lifeguards. This one wave come up and it just stopped -...

Carl looks over the Cornish landscape while 'belaying' for Tom as he attempts the difficult climb below. Belaying is the skill of using friction and slack through a series of harnesses and knots to ensure the safety of the climber above or below you.

It's around 7 A.M at the Esplanade' Hotel in Newquay, Cornwall. Rachel is putting her make up in as she steals a moment to herself.